Mary Mazza Fanello

Mary Mazza Fanello, age 94, of Lucas, died Wednesday evening August 28, 2001 at MedCentral/Mansfield Hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Fanello was born October 12, 1906 in Calabria, Italy, the daughter of Rocco and Philomena Mazza. She moved to the United States at the age of four and has resided most of her life in the Mansfield/Lucas area. Mrs. Fanello was married to Joseph Fanello on April 5, 1921. She was a member of Resurrection Parrish in Lexington, Ohio. Mary enjoyed crocheting and was an excellent cook who loved having friends and family enjoy her comforting food. She always enjoyed spending quality time with her family.

Surviving are seven sons and four daughters-in-law, D.C. 'Mick' & Rose Fanello of Lucas, Rocco Fanello of Mansfield, Anthony Fanello of Bardstown, Kentucky, Frank & Norma Fanello of Marion, James & Kathleen, Joseph & Sue Fanello all of Lucas and Salvador 'Sam' Fanello of Mansfield; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Jennie Toms of Lucas, Rose & Joe Harris of Bolivar, Ohio and Mary Lou & Karl Husty of Mansfield; two brothers, Joseph Mazza of Florida, and John Mazza of California; a sister, Jennie Lalli of Mansfield; thirty-five grandchildren; forty great-grandchildren; fifteen great-great-grandchildren; and a dear friend Carmela Ireland. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 76 years, Joseph; a brother, Dominick Mazza and a sister, Katherine Snyder and an infant sister.

Friends may call at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Rosary services will be held Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Resurrection Parrish, conducted by Father Stan Szybka. Burial will be in Mansfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lucas Elementary School.